We have had a very productive weekend. I heard early this week that the weather on Sat was suppose to be nice and I wanted to get the yard picked up from winter. We have the biggest trees that line our yard but they leave a ton of dead limbs on the ground.
I deligated on who was to do what. Clay's duty is to pick up the dog poop, Michayla to pick up any trash that is in the yard (Tessa loves to chew up the blankets I put out for them), Mick trimmed up the rose bushes and other shrubs and I raked the never ending supply of limbs in the front yard.
Of course it couldn't stop there, Mick had to pull out with his 4 wheeler, a grape vine bush that looked dead, and sis got her 4 wheeler out and hooked on the harrow and disked up the riding arena.
We decided to have a garden this year. We went grocery shopping and couldn't believe the price on bell peppers, cucumbers and other veggies. We haven't had a garden since we lived in Nampa when Clay was in Kindergarten, so Mick is very excited! He goes all out, making some water system with his PVC pipe and other contraptions.. As long as we don't have tomatoes in it I am fine. :) It's a little too early to actually plant the garden, so he bought this thing where you plant the seeds and it grows inside of the house into the plants, then once it gets warm enough he can plant those into the garden. With having fox, skunks, racoons and what ever else roams around out here we will have to build a fence around the garden and I am going to have the kids make scarecrows. I can't wait to have corn on the cob this summer!!
Although Sat wasn't the warmest or nicest at times, we enjoyed hanging out, letting the dogs run around the property and just being together.
Then I woke up to the never ending howling wind. Looked out at the front yard and then at my hands and told Mick that these blisters I have from raking were all for nothing because the yard looks just like before I spend an hour doing that.. Oh well I guess, it'll give me a good excuse to go outside when the weather finally decides what it wants to do.
We heard from our neighbor's that Mr. & Mrs Green are due to be back from California either tonight or tomorrow. Clay is so excited to have them back. They sent the kids a nice gift for V-Day. They are the sweetest neighbors. They are like having my grandparents right across the street. I did see that they have already pulled in, I can't wait to tell Clay in the morning!
Mick did quit his job last Monday. He was able to do his side jobs this past week. He is starting his new job tomorrow (Mon). He will be working for BrenCon, it's owned by Steve that owns STP Concrete, where I use to work about4 yrs ago. Mick has known Steve for quite a while, he use to see him all the time when Mick worked for Masco. So we will see how it all goes. He will be working out at Avimore, the new community/subdivision outside of Eagle on your way to Horseshoe Bend. He will be doing a lot of construction stuff plus Steve will teach Mick how to run their concrete trucks.
Well Spring Break is over. The kids had a lot of fun going to the Boys & Girls Club last week. They moved into a new building it's right next to Meridian Elementary School. It is really nice. The kids went to the movies and swimming during the week. They also dressed up for a give away for a new computer, but neither won. Oh well. The B&G Club is where the kids will be going this summer as well.
My sister is trying to convince Jason to get a dog. Sat morning I found an 8 month old Golden Retriever and sent the link to my sister, she responded to the lister and then tried to arrange a time to meet and look at the dog and the lady never responded again. It was a bummer for them, but I was on the hunt again. I found a few different puppies, and one litter in Kuna. We went and looked at them, of course adorable!! Now the hard part is to decide if they want to spend the money right now and buy one. **Puppies aren't cheap, even with a down economy.** I love GR, they are the nicese most generous, calm, easy going dogs out there. Everytime one comes into the clinic I just love on them. I think that breed will be a good breed for my sister's family. They leave for Vacation next week, of course I have offered to babysit. We will see what Amanda convinces Jason of tonight. The lady that has the puppies is moving to Oklahoma this weekend, so she has a short time to decide. I'll keep ya posted..
Till then~
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Back at it, more focused..
I will be starting my 4th month in April, since I have started working out at the gym. I had a lapse for about 2 weeks, I still ate well, but just was feeling exhausted and not going to the gym. I had wore jeans that I hadn't wore in probably at least over a year, and feeling pretty good.
But watching the Biggest Loser on Tuesday and seeing my dear friend Aubrey go home and her home diary, I suddenly realized that could be me, I have a tendency of losing weight then thinking I am ok not to keep my routine going. I felt terrible when I saw in 3 days how she gained 9 lbs back. How scary is that. A few weeks ago, I saw Mandi at the Sprotsman's Show, she looks terrific, almost the same as I have always known her. I never really saw her at her biggest. I asked how Aubrey was doing and she says that she struggles because she doesn't enjoy working out and doesn't make herself a priority. Now I can't imagine having 5 kids, a husband, house and a full time job to take care of.
Ding Ding, went the bell in my head. I have to make myself a priority. Not in a selfish way, but in a way where I make the time when it's available to put myself first. I work in a business where all I do is cater to the needs of other people, their animals and the needs that they have. I take care of both my kids and hubby, and my own animals. I need to remember that if I don't take care of myself that I won't be here to take care of them.
I am in no way looking to lose all this weight to make an impression on other people. Just me! I am not doing it so that I can be the cutest mom out there, I am doing it so that I can enjoy all of the events that my kids want me to take part in, and just to be in good health because as much as I don't want to admit it, I am only getting older. Darn it..
So tonight I went and spent 1 1/2 hours at the gym. I have a feeling every time I leave that gym that is almost indescribable! I feel re-fueled, energized, and more confident in myself!
I have about 50 lbs to go. It's not about a size or necessarily a number, but I know that with my height I should weigh a certain amount and if I can get within 5-10 lbs of that goal, I am ok with that. I won't dwell about it, I will just continue to try hard to achieve it.
I want to reach this goal by my 30th B-day and it's only creeping closer everyday. But the count down begins today: 10 weeks, 71 days.. Here we go!!
But watching the Biggest Loser on Tuesday and seeing my dear friend Aubrey go home and her home diary, I suddenly realized that could be me, I have a tendency of losing weight then thinking I am ok not to keep my routine going. I felt terrible when I saw in 3 days how she gained 9 lbs back. How scary is that. A few weeks ago, I saw Mandi at the Sprotsman's Show, she looks terrific, almost the same as I have always known her. I never really saw her at her biggest. I asked how Aubrey was doing and she says that she struggles because she doesn't enjoy working out and doesn't make herself a priority. Now I can't imagine having 5 kids, a husband, house and a full time job to take care of.
Ding Ding, went the bell in my head. I have to make myself a priority. Not in a selfish way, but in a way where I make the time when it's available to put myself first. I work in a business where all I do is cater to the needs of other people, their animals and the needs that they have. I take care of both my kids and hubby, and my own animals. I need to remember that if I don't take care of myself that I won't be here to take care of them.
I am in no way looking to lose all this weight to make an impression on other people. Just me! I am not doing it so that I can be the cutest mom out there, I am doing it so that I can enjoy all of the events that my kids want me to take part in, and just to be in good health because as much as I don't want to admit it, I am only getting older. Darn it..
So tonight I went and spent 1 1/2 hours at the gym. I have a feeling every time I leave that gym that is almost indescribable! I feel re-fueled, energized, and more confident in myself!
I have about 50 lbs to go. It's not about a size or necessarily a number, but I know that with my height I should weigh a certain amount and if I can get within 5-10 lbs of that goal, I am ok with that. I won't dwell about it, I will just continue to try hard to achieve it.
I want to reach this goal by my 30th B-day and it's only creeping closer everyday. But the count down begins today: 10 weeks, 71 days.. Here we go!!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
6 1/2 inches..
Two posts in one day, this has to be good, and trust me it is!!
Michayla has been bugging me about getting her hair cut. We attempted to do it yesterday but we couldn't get an appointment anywhere. I promised her that we would do it today. So after getting up and ready for the day we headed out and were able to get right in to a hair dresser.
We went back and forth, trim it up, cut it short and here is the final decision.
Before:
After:
She absolutely love it! Mick and I adore it too. I think it makes her look older, not that I want her to. She already acts likes she is 16!! I have been told that she looks even more like me than before! I will deffinately take that compliment!
Anyhow there is our suprise for the day!!
Michayla has been bugging me about getting her hair cut. We attempted to do it yesterday but we couldn't get an appointment anywhere. I promised her that we would do it today. So after getting up and ready for the day we headed out and were able to get right in to a hair dresser.
We went back and forth, trim it up, cut it short and here is the final decision.
Before:
After:
She absolutely love it! Mick and I adore it too. I think it makes her look older, not that I want her to. She already acts likes she is 16!! I have been told that she looks even more like me than before! I will deffinately take that compliment!
Anyhow there is our suprise for the day!!
Busy with Life..
I think it always gets busier as the warmer weather comes. We have been so busy! I have been working really crappy shifts this month. A lot of closing which makes it hard to spend time w/ the kids after school and Mick at night. Some nights I am not home until 7-7:30 and that's hard when they go to bed at 8. I did bring it up to my manager and hopefully next month will be much better.
The kids' Baseball/Softball season has officially begun! I am excited about Michayla playing this year. She really wants to be involved in some kind of sport. Though I think she would prefer to be doing chearleading/gymnastics, we went with Softball. Maybe next year we will do the other events. We will just see how this Season turns out.
She did get to participate in a Cheerleading event through the H.S. Cheerleaders. She was exstatic! Everyday it was her in the living room trying to do a cart-wheel, or a backwards flip, some kind of cheering thing. A few times we all thought she was going to break something.. Thank goodness she didn't. Michayla was excited that Abigail was going to be doing the clinic as well. It was a 2 hour practice at Abigail's school gym. And then they were invited to the H.S. where they preformed during the half time break.
They aren't the best pictures, but it's as good as I could do.. It seemed like the girl that was in the center was always right in front of Sis and I couldn't get a great picture. Oh well, I think she's been bitten by the cheerleading bug, so I am certain this isn't the last time I will have this opportunity!
Clay's Baseball has started this year as well. My Dad is his coach and of course Mick is an Asst Coach of some sort. I remember my dad always coaching my brother's team's when he was younger, and he came religiously to Clay's practices/games the last 2 years. I know that my Dad wants to see every child do the best they can during these games. My dad will deffinately bring structure to the team, and I think it is well needed. Clay was bumped up to Minors AAA League. Although Clay may not be the best at this league, I think will the constant training he gets here at home & with my dad and all the practices he is going to do very well this year! He loves to be "involved" in the game. He doesn't like being an outfielder, so he's played catcher's position the last year and loves it! I can't wait to watch his games this year!!
Mick's job! Well it's been here and there. We don't really know which way it's going. They gave everyone a pay cut, and really don't have much going on besides the Prison. He's had some other job offers so we'll see what he decides to do. I am not sure if he will take the Donnelly job, he knows how important it is to be here with the kids, and he really doesn't want to work out of town. He's going to talk with someone this week about a new job, so we'll keep ya posted. One thing I know about Mick, he works his butt off doing "whatever" it is he decides, and I know that he will make the right decision! One good thing, he's had about 4 phone calls on side jobs. So he's going to be doing those this week and that kind of extra money always helps out!!
We decided not to do 4-H this year. Everyone has raised the prices on buying pigs and feed has gone up, and honestly we don't think that their will be very many people buying at the sale this year, so we decided not to do it and hopefully next year things will look up for the economy and both kids will be able to show. It has taken a load off our shoulders not doing it this year, that would just add more to the schedule and it gets pretty hectic sometimes..
Hope everyone that was reading before hasn't given up on me. I am sorry it's been so long since I last posted. One last thing I would like to share is that I have lost 15lbs, and I am just so excited that I am on my way to losing more!!
Take care~
The kids' Baseball/Softball season has officially begun! I am excited about Michayla playing this year. She really wants to be involved in some kind of sport. Though I think she would prefer to be doing chearleading/gymnastics, we went with Softball. Maybe next year we will do the other events. We will just see how this Season turns out.
She did get to participate in a Cheerleading event through the H.S. Cheerleaders. She was exstatic! Everyday it was her in the living room trying to do a cart-wheel, or a backwards flip, some kind of cheering thing. A few times we all thought she was going to break something.. Thank goodness she didn't. Michayla was excited that Abigail was going to be doing the clinic as well. It was a 2 hour practice at Abigail's school gym. And then they were invited to the H.S. where they preformed during the half time break.
They aren't the best pictures, but it's as good as I could do.. It seemed like the girl that was in the center was always right in front of Sis and I couldn't get a great picture. Oh well, I think she's been bitten by the cheerleading bug, so I am certain this isn't the last time I will have this opportunity!
Clay's Baseball has started this year as well. My Dad is his coach and of course Mick is an Asst Coach of some sort. I remember my dad always coaching my brother's team's when he was younger, and he came religiously to Clay's practices/games the last 2 years. I know that my Dad wants to see every child do the best they can during these games. My dad will deffinately bring structure to the team, and I think it is well needed. Clay was bumped up to Minors AAA League. Although Clay may not be the best at this league, I think will the constant training he gets here at home & with my dad and all the practices he is going to do very well this year! He loves to be "involved" in the game. He doesn't like being an outfielder, so he's played catcher's position the last year and loves it! I can't wait to watch his games this year!!
Mick's job! Well it's been here and there. We don't really know which way it's going. They gave everyone a pay cut, and really don't have much going on besides the Prison. He's had some other job offers so we'll see what he decides to do. I am not sure if he will take the Donnelly job, he knows how important it is to be here with the kids, and he really doesn't want to work out of town. He's going to talk with someone this week about a new job, so we'll keep ya posted. One thing I know about Mick, he works his butt off doing "whatever" it is he decides, and I know that he will make the right decision! One good thing, he's had about 4 phone calls on side jobs. So he's going to be doing those this week and that kind of extra money always helps out!!
We decided not to do 4-H this year. Everyone has raised the prices on buying pigs and feed has gone up, and honestly we don't think that their will be very many people buying at the sale this year, so we decided not to do it and hopefully next year things will look up for the economy and both kids will be able to show. It has taken a load off our shoulders not doing it this year, that would just add more to the schedule and it gets pretty hectic sometimes..
Hope everyone that was reading before hasn't given up on me. I am sorry it's been so long since I last posted. One last thing I would like to share is that I have lost 15lbs, and I am just so excited that I am on my way to losing more!!
Take care~
Monday, March 2, 2009
Changes
Gosh it seems like it's been forever since I have blogged. I have been either too busy working, taking care of kids or just plain too tired to get on here and type.
So many things have been going on, and maybe my brain is just to the point of exhaustion that I can't comprehend exactly what all is going on..
Mick has once again been laid off of work, this is his 2nd week he's been home, it wouldn't be too bad but his un-employment is about ready to run out and we aren't sure if he can get the extension, so that is a little stressfull. In the mean time, he has been offered another job. The only catch is it's in Donnelly. He met a guy who owns a Const. business and he has got jobs in Donnelly, for a new airport, boat park, and 3 subdivisions. It is a great opportunity for Mick, better pay, able to move up within the complany faster. But, it's in Donnelly, and I absolutely LOVE living where we do and I don't want to move. It sounds like it is a job that will last for 7-10 years, so Mick has talked about moving up there so he doesn't have to travel back and forth. I can understand, why not move, it's close, we can still visit down here. Here are my issues, I wonder what kind of sports programs they have up there? What about 4-H? What school's are good? Will I really be ok living away from this Valley, the only place I have ever lived? By moving, will I lose contact with my friends that are here, will they come see me up there? I love my job, I mean I have never liked a job like I have this one, and I am worried that I will leave this job and totally regret it!!
I think it's just hard to change, although I have always said that I love change, I wonder just how much I like it???
They are talking of starting the job the first of April. We of course wouldn't make any drastic changes until the kids are out of school and Clay is done with the Fair. So we are looking at late summer.
The kids are very excited, they want to move now, but I am not sure if they really get what it all intails. Anyhow, so there is our delima, or opportunity however you want to look at it.
Last weekend we took a trip to McCall, our friends rented a cabin and invited us to come up. There were 14 adults, 3 kids, and 3 dogs, WOW might not quite be the word to describe how it was.. We did have a good time. We didn't get up there till late Sat, Clay had Baseball tryouts then we left after he got home. Sunday we went and visited Mick's Aunt who owns the feed store in New Meadows, then we went to the Gold Fork hotsprings again, this time at night. That was so awesome, so different then in the daytime, we loved it! Then we came home Monday (I had the day off). We were able to look at some houses up there and get a newspaper to look in their classifieds for houses to rent. That step might be a little premature, Mick might just take the camper up there and live in it until we decide what we are going to do.
Here are us girls, they are all such sweet gals! Had fun..
Over all, things have been going good for us. My niece Syndey came to town last week, so on Wed I went and picked her up after I got off work and took her over to my parents house so we could all enjoy the visit with her. I can't believe that she is 19 almost 20.. Goodness where has time gone??
Over the weekend Clay convinced us to get another cat for Chloe to play with. Well this will be day 3 and they aren't getting along. I don't know if we will keep her. She is super sweet, a lot calmer than Chloe, but Chloe is having hard time liking her. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to get them to like eachother?? We will give it a few more days, but I think it's stressing them both out..
Alright well I have been sick all weekend, and today I feel a little better. I have a fever that I just can't shake, it's awful to sit up straight, so I think I better go lay down. Thank goodness for Mick, he's taken care of everything this weekend, from the kids, to the cooking to even the laundry. I am very greatful to him!!
So many things have been going on, and maybe my brain is just to the point of exhaustion that I can't comprehend exactly what all is going on..
Mick has once again been laid off of work, this is his 2nd week he's been home, it wouldn't be too bad but his un-employment is about ready to run out and we aren't sure if he can get the extension, so that is a little stressfull. In the mean time, he has been offered another job. The only catch is it's in Donnelly. He met a guy who owns a Const. business and he has got jobs in Donnelly, for a new airport, boat park, and 3 subdivisions. It is a great opportunity for Mick, better pay, able to move up within the complany faster. But, it's in Donnelly, and I absolutely LOVE living where we do and I don't want to move. It sounds like it is a job that will last for 7-10 years, so Mick has talked about moving up there so he doesn't have to travel back and forth. I can understand, why not move, it's close, we can still visit down here. Here are my issues, I wonder what kind of sports programs they have up there? What about 4-H? What school's are good? Will I really be ok living away from this Valley, the only place I have ever lived? By moving, will I lose contact with my friends that are here, will they come see me up there? I love my job, I mean I have never liked a job like I have this one, and I am worried that I will leave this job and totally regret it!!
I think it's just hard to change, although I have always said that I love change, I wonder just how much I like it???
They are talking of starting the job the first of April. We of course wouldn't make any drastic changes until the kids are out of school and Clay is done with the Fair. So we are looking at late summer.
The kids are very excited, they want to move now, but I am not sure if they really get what it all intails. Anyhow, so there is our delima, or opportunity however you want to look at it.
Last weekend we took a trip to McCall, our friends rented a cabin and invited us to come up. There were 14 adults, 3 kids, and 3 dogs, WOW might not quite be the word to describe how it was.. We did have a good time. We didn't get up there till late Sat, Clay had Baseball tryouts then we left after he got home. Sunday we went and visited Mick's Aunt who owns the feed store in New Meadows, then we went to the Gold Fork hotsprings again, this time at night. That was so awesome, so different then in the daytime, we loved it! Then we came home Monday (I had the day off). We were able to look at some houses up there and get a newspaper to look in their classifieds for houses to rent. That step might be a little premature, Mick might just take the camper up there and live in it until we decide what we are going to do.
Here are us girls, they are all such sweet gals! Had fun..
Over all, things have been going good for us. My niece Syndey came to town last week, so on Wed I went and picked her up after I got off work and took her over to my parents house so we could all enjoy the visit with her. I can't believe that she is 19 almost 20.. Goodness where has time gone??
Over the weekend Clay convinced us to get another cat for Chloe to play with. Well this will be day 3 and they aren't getting along. I don't know if we will keep her. She is super sweet, a lot calmer than Chloe, but Chloe is having hard time liking her. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to get them to like eachother?? We will give it a few more days, but I think it's stressing them both out..
Alright well I have been sick all weekend, and today I feel a little better. I have a fever that I just can't shake, it's awful to sit up straight, so I think I better go lay down. Thank goodness for Mick, he's taken care of everything this weekend, from the kids, to the cooking to even the laundry. I am very greatful to him!!
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